Category: News & General Information

Agony Aunt: Anxiety at work is making my life a nightmare

Posted on by kanecounselling in News & General Information

Dear Agony Aunty Sarah,

I have suffered from depression and anxiety for many years and was recently given a big project at work with a lot of responsibility, which has really increased my levels of anxiety.  I thought I could handle things, but everything has got on top of me and I do not know how to tell my boss that I am so behind. The deadline is approaching and no-one knows that I haven’t done my job properly yet. I’m so worried, I can’t sleep at night and I don’t know what to do.

Please help! Continue reading “Agony Aunt: Anxiety at work is making my life a nightmare” →

Limpsfield Parish News – 30 Years Young!

Posted on by thewordbird in News & General Information

St Peter’s Church Parish News is 30 years old this year.  Whether you’re a member of the St Peter’s congregation, a staunch atheist, or somewhere in between, the little Parish News magazine that pops through the letterbox at the beginning of every season always contains interesting articles, what’s on and valuable info on community goings-on.   Continue reading “Limpsfield Parish News – 30 Years Young!” →

Surrey Dance School pupils triumph in ballet exams

Posted on by thewordbird in Local Business, News & General Information

Limpsfield dance teacher Tarryn Leigh Owen took 19 of her Surrey Dance School pupils to London to dance in their ballet exams. All the dancers received either Distinctions (80-100 per cent) or Merits (over 70 per cent).  Continue reading “Surrey Dance School pupils triumph in ballet exams” →

Hazelwood’s first ever Inter-house Pancake Day Race

Posted on by thewordbird in News & General Information
Hazelwood School, Limpsfield, ran its first ever Inter-house Pancake Day Race on Tuesday and it was a hugely competitive event with each participant having to complete a lap of a special track, flipping a pancake three times either before, during or at the end of the race. Victory went in the end to Dowling House.
Words and photo: Kevin Black. 

DON’T MISS: Arcadia String Quartet & Amid Peled this Saturday at Hazelwood School  

Posted on by thewordbird in News & General Information, What's On

If you’re a classical music fan, do not miss the opportunity to see one of the world’s most exciting string quartets play at Hazelwood School this Saturday, March 4th for the Oxted & Limpsfield Music Society prior to their Wigmore Hall concert on Sunday 5th March.

As an extra treat, the amazing Arcadia Quartet, who have played and won awards all over the world, will be joined by renowned cellist, Amit Peled to perform Schubert’s String Quintet In C Major. Continue reading “DON’T MISS: Arcadia String Quartet & Amid Peled this Saturday at Hazelwood School  “ →

Chat with Limpsfield’s Domestic-Chef, aka Chef Normski

Posted on by thewordbird in Local Business, Local Resident, News & General Information
Norman Wilkinson, aka Chef Normski is a Scottish IT Consultant-turned-Chef and caterer, who lives in Detillens Lane and whose company, Domestic-Chef Limited has recently taken over the catering franchise for the North Downs Golf Club.

Continue reading “Chat with Limpsfield’s Domestic-Chef, aka Chef Normski” →

Join Peter Rabbit’s Easter Egg Hunt for George & The Giant Pledge

Posted on by thewordbird in News & General Information, What's On

Over the Easter Weekend, there will be some very special Easter Egg hunts around the “Homes for Woodland Creatures”, Ridlands Grove, Limpsfield Chart, in aid of the George & The Giant Pledge for The Royal Marsden. This is the charity pledge set up by the parents of courageous little cancer fighter, George Woodall.
Continue reading “Join Peter Rabbit’s Easter Egg Hunt for George & The Giant Pledge” →

Don’t Miss: JetStream Jazz Big Band – next Saturday in Limpsfield

Posted on by thewordbird in News & General Information, What's On

Next Saturday, 4th March 2017, Limpsfield will be filled with the sound of high energy, big band jazz as St Peter’s Hall hosts the popular JetStream Jazz band. Proceeds from the bar will go to Moor House School & College. The JetStream Jazz Band is dedicated to providing energetic and fun performances of big band chart sounds and promises something for everyone. Continue reading “Don’t Miss: JetStream Jazz Big Band – next Saturday in Limpsfield” →

North Downs Community Orchestra hosts free concert at Hazelwood

Posted on by thewordbird in News & General Information, What's On

On Sunday, March 19 at 6pm, The North Downs Community Orchestra (NDCO) will host a free first birthday concert in Hazelwood School’s new concert hall, Bawtree Hall.  Continue reading “North Downs Community Orchestra hosts free concert at Hazelwood” →

Why is the Limpsfield area overrun with grasshoppers?

Posted on by thewordbird in History, News & General Information

You may (or may not) have noticed that the area around Limpsfield has a recurring motif – the grasshopper.  This chirpy little critter has given its name to The Grasshopper Inn and Grasshopper on the Green in Westerham and to the local youth team of the Limpsfield and Oxted Cricket Club. It also features as the emblem of Titsey Manor (The Titsey Crest),  Botley Hill Farmhouse, The Limpsfield Chart Golf Club and the Limpsfield Decorative Fine Arts Society!   Continue reading “Why is the Limpsfield area overrun with grasshoppers?” →